February weather forecastPeabody, MA

February

Weather in February

With the advent of February, weather conditions in Peabody shift mildly towards a more temperate range. The month registers a slight increase in average temperatures from the preceding month, reaching 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to 36.1°F (2.3°C). Sunlight continues its slow but steady increase, hinting at the approaching spring. Peabody experiences marginally more precipitation this month, signifying a gradual transition from a snow-dominant to a rain-dominant period. Despite the continuing warmth deficit, the lengthening daylight and slight decrease in snowfall are optimistic signs of winter's conclusion.

Temperature

The introduction of February sees an average high-temperature of a still wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C), hardly deviating from January. Throughout the nights in February, an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Peabody, in February, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Peabody, there are 142.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 35min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during February is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, February is the most humid month.

In February, the average relative humidity in Peabody is 77%.

In Peabody, during February, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

In Peabody, in February, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

The average day length in February is 10h and 35min.

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

In Peabody, the average sunshine duration in February is 4.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J February M A M J J A S O N D

Jan

February

Mar

Average high temperature

33.8°F

36.1°F

42.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7mph

11.3mph

11.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.7

13.8

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in February
Peabody, MA

Average high temperature in February: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

Average low temperature in February: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Peabody, MA

Average pressure in February: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Peabody, MA

Average wind speed in February: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in February
Peabody, MA

Average humidity in February: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in February
Peabody, MA

Average rainfall in February: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in February
Peabody, MA

Average rainfall days in February: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in February
Peabody, MA

Average snowfall in February: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Peabody, MA

Average snowfall days in February: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Peabody, MA

Average daylight in February: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine in February: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in February
Peabody, MA

Average sunshine days in February: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

Average UV index in February
Peabody, MA

Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Peabody, MA

Average cloud cover in February: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in February
Peabody, MA

Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).